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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-4

Portability
81
Imaging
41
Features
31
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Ricoh WG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Revealed July 2014
Ricoh WG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 124 x 64 x 33mm
  • Released February 2014
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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Overview

Let's look closer at the Canon SX400 IS versus Ricoh WG-4, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Canon and Ricoh. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the WG-4 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was manufactured 6 months later than the WG-4 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX400 IS scores against the WG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Ricoh WG-4

 SX400 IS WG-4 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-4 over the Canon SX400 IS

 WG-4 SX400 IS 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh WG-4

 SX400 IS WG-4 
ReleasedJuly 2014February 2014Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX400 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-4 has proportions of 124mm x 64mm x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX400 IS versus Ricoh WG-4 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX400 IS vs the WG-4.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and WG-4 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The visual here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX400 IS and WG-4.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs however you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-4
36
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Street photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Street photography factors
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Sports photography factors
Ricoh WG-4 Sports photography factors
42
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
low fps (2.0 fps)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (240 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Travel photography details
Ricoh WG-4 Travel photography details
60
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
72
weather sealing
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
terrible battery (240 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography information
Ricoh WG-4 Landscape photography information
41
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery pack (190 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
54
focusing manually
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (240 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Vlogging advice
Ricoh WG-4 Vlogging advice
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
36
decently wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
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Canon SX400 IS vs Ricoh WG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Ricoh WG-4
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISRicoh WG-4
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Ricoh
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Ricoh WG-4
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-07-29 2014-02-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, auto + redeye, on + redeye
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313g (0.69 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 124 x 64 x 33mm (4.9" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photographs 240 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11LH D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $229 $330